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4/10
Confused and Confusing Turkish Delight Redux
56DeSoto19 October 2005
This confused attempt to replicate the success of Turkish Delight does have some oddball moments that make it slightly entertaining and of mild interest to Rutger Hauer fans. Mainly I'm referring to the bizarro band scene where Rutger hops on stage to fake-play a guitar. Crazy dancing ensues. The whole thing is reminiscent of some of those wild partying moments in Reefer Madness.

The ending comes about in a perfunctory manner and leaves you giggling rather than feeling introspective. "Yeah, right," was the first thought that came to mind. I wouldn't put this on a must-watch list for anybody, even big Rutger fans. Instead, pick up the Verhoeven box set which contains Turkish Delight, Katie Tippel and Soldier of Orange. You'll feel much better about yourself in the morning.
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Entertaining post-hippie exploitation movie starring Rutger Hauer. Will appeal to fans of pre-Hollywood Paul Verhoeven.
Infofreak23 January 2003
I really enjoyed this 1970s exploitation gem from Germany. Jess Franco regular Adrian Hoven directs, and future 'Blade Runner' star Rutger Hauer plays a disaffected sailor turned hard drinking womaniser. Quite a few lovelies appear alongside Hauer (most of whom he beds), including the foxy Dagmar Lassander ('Forbidden Photos Of A Lady Above Suspicion') and Shirley Corrigan ('The Devil's Nightmare'). Rutger returns home from six months at sea to find his wife (Corrigan), whom he was deeply in love, has unexpectedly left him and is now a junkie whore. Devastated, he tries to ease his pain with booze and cheap thrills. His wife's best friend (Lassander, who is a major babe, and yes, shows us her goodies) makes a move on him, and when he spurns her (after scewing her first, naturally) she plots her revenge. She does so in an ingenious way, by exploiting a fantasy woman of his, but her plan backfires with tragic consequences. I watched a badly dubbed, badly transferred old VHS tape, but I highly recommend this movie to exploitation fans. It mixes sleaze, comedy and drama to good effect. Rutger is super cool throughout, there's plenty of nudity, and there's one hysterical bit where Mr. Hauer jams with a band on wah-wah guitar which cracks me up everytime I think about it. Though there are many unintentional laughs it isn't all kitch fun, and things get pretty heavy in places. I especially recommended it to anyone who digs pre-Hollywood Verhoeven like 'Turkish Delight' and 'Spetters'. This is kinda sorta in that ballpark. 'Dandelions' doesn't deserve to languish in obscurity any longer. Essential viewing for all Rutger Hauer fans.
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1/10
"It's only good for p***ing now!"
discogoth13 March 2002
Haha, that's easily the only good thing I remember about this piece of trash! I remember when I first saw this and thought "Whoa, Rutger must be pretty embarrassed to have done this", well, he did get to do a pretty hot chick in this one, and it's surprisingly graphic, with only penetration the only part of the act not directly shown!
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7/10
Rutger 'Whore'
haildevilman17 June 2006
A pre-fame Hauer.

He plays a drunken, womanizing lout to absolute perfection here.

He seemed as if he didn't really know why he needed to act this way. But when we find out his past we almost (key word here, ALMOST) feel bad for him.

Hauer's character couldn't handle rejection so he takes it out on everybody. It's like a non-physical suicide.

Hauer chews up the screen here in the role. It's almost as if he enjoyed looking like a pathetic loser. He did a great job.

Hauer fans take note. The man can act.

He co-starred with Stallone in Nighthawks. I wonder if they both knew they got their start in soft X flicks.
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7/10
"Bring me down you try,Feel the pain and keep it all in till you die,Without eyes you cannot cry,Whose to blame?,I can't remember,I…can't remember."
morrison-dylan-fan7 April 2015
Warning: Spoilers
With having enjoyed seeing Dagmar Lassander in the Erotic Drama Andrea,I decided to search around for other movies that the actress had appeared in.Taking a look at a DVD sellers page,I was delighted to spot a title which featured Lassander teaming up with Rutger Hauer,which led to me getting set,for what would hopefully be a memorable viewing.

The plot:

Returning home after spending 6 months in the navy, Rick finds out that his young wife Elke has disappeared.Searching round the city,Rick finds out that Elke has become a heroin addict.Devasted by the discovery,Rick tires to ease the pain by drinking & sleeping with prostitutes.Turning down the chance to enter a serious relationship with Elke's friend Doreen (after sleeping with her),Rick is shocked when he crosses paths with a model whose centrefold has been on his wall since Elke broke his heart.

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For the first 30 minutes,director Adrian Hoven keeps things moving at a frantic pace,with Hoven using rapid editing to create an episodic atmosphere,as Rick jumps beds & gets into punch up with anyone that comes his way.Slowing the pace of the movie down,the screenplay by Günter Vaessen does very well at blending jet-black Comedy with bleak melodrama,as Rick's search around the city leads him to uncovering what took place the 6 months that he was away.

Beating up everyone who pulled Elke into her addiction, Rutger Hauer gives a terrific performance as Rick,with Hauer keeping Rick away from simply turning into a slime ball,by showing a real sense of calm come over Rick,when he begins to hope that he has found love again.Hissing on the side,the very pretty Dagmar Lassander, (who also appears naked in the film)gives a great,nasty performance as Doreen,with Lassander showing a real joy on Doreen's face,as she presses down on Rick,to make his happy memories with Elke ones that are hard to remember.
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10/10
Rutger Hauer is pure gold!
imcomet14 March 2006
Before viewing this movie, I had only heard stories of the legend Rutger Hauer. I never had the chance to see the man in action, that is until I picked up a copy of Pusteblume on VHS for $2.99. (Best $2.99 i've spent in quite some time.) Rutger Hauer takes to the screen and puts on a great performance that I will always remember. In one scene, for no reason, Rick (Rutger) decides to do a handstand on his bead, (yes you are reading this correctly) it's then when he is in full stance on his head that the phone rings. Any other non-gymnastic talented person would get out of headstand stance and answer the phone. Not Rutger! Rutger answers the phone while standing on his head, has a two line conversation, and instead of hanging up the phone like you and me, Rutger throws it across the room. After watching this film, I am now on the hunt to find other Rutger classics!
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Hardcore Hauer
PVOM25 May 1999
When Hauer made it as an international star (yes, even in the US of A), many of his lesser known and lesser in general films began to surface to cash in on his star. This is one of the most memorable. Even at a young age, Hauer had the burnt-out anti-hero down pat. Here he boozes heavily, abuses women (he was betrayed by one) and rides around on a motorcycle. It's tasteless and trashy, but it has some moments, like the never-ending sadistic sex scene which have to be seen to be believed. It's not that hard to find. The dubbing is the best part.
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10/10
best 50 cents I ever spent
truemike11 May 2010
Warning: Spoilers
found this video in a thrift store for 50 cents. I'd never heard of it before. I look for rare, odd videos to sell on the internet. after watching the first few minutes to check on the video's quality - a scene where "Rick" (Hauer) screws and insults a prostitute on a park bench, I had to take it over to my girlfriend's to watch. we ended up watching the whole thing, blowing off a movie she'd rented (Avatar! we'll watch it later). we haven't laughed so hard in our lives. Mystery Science Theater couldn't keep up with this film. it's hard to believe Rutger Hauer went on to such greatness in films like Bladerunner and The Hitcher. "Dandelion" - from the opening credits to the slam dunk ending - is a dandy, firmly entrenched in the "so bad it's good" genre. watch it with friends and a bottle of spirits. you won't be disappointed.
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10/10
Non-stop excitement
kingmeso12 March 2006
This is probably one of the best movies I've ever seen. Non-stop excitement that continues scene after scene. English dubbed voices are also superb. Definitely suitable for all ages. All-around family fun. Ruter Hauer is the epitome of super cool. I'm pretty sure that a lot of future events were based on this movie. This movie has a true sense of what is ultimately funny. You can obviously tell that actors like John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Brad Pitt, etc. all try to capture the true essence of what Ruter Hauer portrays in this masterpiece, however, they fail to do so. A must see. If you liked Titanic, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, all Disney movies, this movie is definitely for you.
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